Pharmacy Technician - PCN
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Portsmouth, PO5 3ND |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 28 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Purpose of the role The post holder is a pharmacy technician and is an integral part of the general practice team, working within their professional boundaries in each practice within the Primary Care Network (PCN). This role will work under the supervision of the clinical pharmacist to ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients. They will provide technical and administrative support to the clinical pharmacist and clinicians. The pharmacy technician will support the PCN and practice clinical team with queries around medication from patients. The pharmacy technician will complete audits around patient safety in the prescribing of medication and present the information for sharing with the clinical team. Key Duties and Responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the PCN pharmacy technician. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Primary To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team whilst in a supporting function to the clinical pharmacist and other clinicians and within agreed prescribing standard operating procedures To support the clinical pharmacist as the PCN point of contact for all medicines related matters To process repeat medication requests, including the conversion of acute requests to repeat medicines, changing quantities of medicines To issue prescriptions in line with agreed clinical protocols and within your competency To encourage cost-effective prescribing throughout the PCN To undertake medicines reconciliation post discharge and on other transfers of care To update and maintain accurate and timely patient medication records on each practice clinical system, including advice given and action taken To liaise with secondary and primary care colleagues to ensure correct medicines are continued following the transfer of care To monitor practice adherence to the prescribing policy To support virtual and remote models of consultation and support including e-consultations, telehealth and telemedicine To liaise with practices and implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing system for use across all practices To support the clinical pharmacist in improving the quality and effectiveness of prescribing through clinical audit and education to improve performance against NICE standards, and clinical and prescribing guidance To support the clinical pharmacist in producing a prescribing newsletter or bulletin on a quarterly basis To ensure appropriate supervision of safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs To apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines To identify and be proactive in your training needs and development and as agreed with the Clinical Pharmacist. To support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the PCN To participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents and near-miss events To actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional To undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes To contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance To attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed To contribute to public health campaigns (e.g. flu clinics) through advice or direct care To maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times Secondary In addition to the primary responsibilities, the pharmacy technician may be requested to: a. Support delivery of QOF, incentive schemes, CQUIN and other quality or cost effectiveness initiatives b. Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner c. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility. Health and Safety The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security and: Use personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines; Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertake such activities in a way that manages those risks; Make effective use of training to update knowledge and skills; Use appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way, free from hazards; Report potential risks identified Equality and Diversity The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues and: Act in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation; Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.